Misc Businesses
Photography
Maya Lovro Photography
About: Inclusive photography by a married queer non-binary couple. Specialize in weddings, engagements, and portriats.
Website: https://mayalovro.com
Email: maya@mayalorvo.com
Community Praise: Incredibly kind and professional couple that specializes in queer weddings.
QRC Praise: Photographed 2024 Queer Prom!
Big Fat Magick
Location: in Sharpsburg within the Atithi Studios space, Amanda offers photography, astrology readings, and tarot readings
Website: https://bigfatmagick.com
Email: bigfatmagick@gmail.com
Other Contact Info: Instagram - @bigfatmagick
Baked Goods
Pigeon Bagel
About: kosher bakery in Pittsburgh PA serving hand-rolled bagels, pastries and coffee.
Website: https://pigeonbagels.com
Phone: (412) 224-2073
The Scone Ranger
About: He set out on a heroic mission to create the perfect scone…a scone to be desired for its tender texture and phenomenal flavor. And he succeeded.
Website: https://thesconeranger.com
Tattoos
Hometown Tattoo
About: Our Millvale neighbors, The Hometown Tattoo family is committed to serving our customers and community, and helping to encourage your creatitivity
Website: https://hometowntattoopgh.com
Curiosity Shop
About: a comfortable, fun, and unique creative environment for tattooing, art creation, which houses our collection of art, vintage and antique pieces, and ephemera.
Website: https://www.curiosityshoptattoo.com/who
Gun Ranges/Associations
Keystone Shooting Center
About: Indoor shooting range, classes, and store.
Address: 925 SHERATON DR, MARS, PA 16046
Phone: (412) 357-8000
Website: https://keystoneshootingcenter.com/
Community Praise: “The best I’ve found. You don’t get all the trumpers and the glares and what have you. It’s a decent space. Everyone is super friendly and it’s not a threatening vibe like every other one I’ve tried in pgh”
Socialist Rifle Association
About: We are an organization dedicated to educating on and advocating for all aspects of self and community defense. We recognize this to include topics such as firearms, disaster relief, medicine, logistics, agriculture, general survival skills, and other pursuits necessary to unify and strengthen communities against the hardships of life under capitalism.
Website: https://pgh-sra.org/
Monroeville Sportmans Club
About: 160 acres of indoor and outdoor ranges. Private facility rentals available.
Location: 505 Mosside Boulevard, North Versailles, PA 15137
Phone: 412-824-3790
Website: https://www.pmsconline.com/
Community Praise: “The membership of the club is exactly the kind of people you’d expect, but it’s a nice facility with a good amount of privacy for the $120/year. Joining is a bit of a process though. You are allowed to bring guests for a small fee.”
Other Small Businesses
Hummingbird Home Bed & Breakfast
About: A residence for traveling professionals, offering short and long-term stays. We offer fully furnished rooms in a private South Hills home. Each room has a keypad lock, seating area with television and mini fridge, and towels and robes. There are five guest bedrooms and three shared bathrooms with heated bidet seats. Laundry is available as well as shared kitchen, dining area, and gardens.
Website: https://www.hummingbirdeventspa.com
QRC Praise: Sponsored 2024 Queer Prom!
Dormont Florist
About: Relaxed flower shop specializing in floral arrangements and bouquets for weddings and other occasions. Has a cute shop dog!
Address: 2900 W Liberty Ave (Dormont)
Phone: (412) 561-9070
Website: https://www.dormontflorist.com
QRC Praise: Donated flowers to QRC Queer Prom!
Mimic’s Market - Game Store
About: Located in bustling Bloomfield, Mimic’s Market is your new Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS) for tabletop roleplaying, trading card games, board games, war games, miniatures, dice, puzzles, events and more!
Website: https://mimicsmarket.com
Success Just Clicks Dog Training
Located in Troy Hill, We have four main programs: Private Training (at our center to start then in-home options), Group Classes, Day Training and Growin’ Up Pups (a puppy-specific program)
Website: https://www.successjustclicks.com
Phone: (412) 849-7788
Email: successjustclicks@gmail.com
Ideal Dance
At Ideal Dance, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all dancers, families, and staff feel valued and empowered.
Website: https://www.idealdancepittsburgh.com
Old Flame Mending
About: Mending, classes, and events.
Address: 6101 Broad St (East Liberty, inside Magic Dry Cleaners)
Website: https://www.oldflamemending.com/
ER Automotive
Contact: Evan Rigas About: Full service auto mechanic. Very straightforward and honest, and tries to keep prices honest too. Won’t BS you or beat around the bush. Fast worker and will take accountability if he screws something up, and will fix it for free. Mechanic with integrity.
Address: 547 California Ave (Avalon/Belleview)
Phone: (412) 761-0979
Community Praise: I’ve been using ER Automotive since I’ve moved to Pittsburgh, Evan and his crew is legit, no BS. He’s always taken care of myself and my family, and kept us on the road.
Things To Do In Pittsburgh
Castle Blood
Castle Blood is a haunted attraction located in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Known for immersive sets, original characters, and unforgettable experiences, Castle Blood operates throughout the year with select off-season events in addition to our traditional haunt season.
Website: https://thecastleblood.com
Junior Chamber of Commerce Players
We are a group of actors based out of Pittsburgh, who shadowcast various movies and musicals. We primarily perform The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but also perform Shock Treatment, Repo: The Genetic Opera, Reefer Madness, Clue, and whatever else we feel like doing.
Website: https://www.jccppgh.com
Row House Cinemas
About: Our mission is to create a magical experience through great movies, delicious food, and top-notch beverages. With our unique programming, we aim to build a stronger, more connected film community right here in Pittsburgh.
Website: https://rowhousecinemas.com
Phone: (412) 904-3225
National Aviary
About: the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. The facility is also the country’s largest indoor aviary, and the only one accorded honorary “National” status by the United States Congress.
Website: https://www.aviary.org
Escape Room Pittsburgh
About: Escape Room Pittsburgh is the city’s first interactive, immersive puzzle game. Filled with riddles, gadgets, and mind tricks,
Website: https://www.escaperoompgh.com
Pittsburgh Irish Festival
About: The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created to contribute to the rich cultural awareness of Irish history and tradition that exists in Pittsburgh.
Website: https://pghirishfest.org
Three Rivers Comicon
3 Rivers Comicon has been putting the comics back in comicon since 2016. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa they have been bringing the best in comics to the area since year 1.
Website: https://3riverscomicon.com